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Pick up upon arrival at Lima’s airport and transportation to your
accommodation. Overnight (No meals)

DAY 2 FULL DAY LIMA CITY TOUR & GOLD MUSEUM

Breakfast, then you will be picked up from your hotel around 9.00am.

The city tour begins with the visit to the Plaza the Armas, which has been
declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Running along two sides are
arcades with shops: Portal de Escribanos and Portal de Botoneros.
In the centre of the Plaza is a bronze fountain dating from 1560. Located in
the Plaza is the Cathedral, note the splendidly carved stalls, the silver
covered altars surrounded by fine woodwork, mosaic covered walls bearing the
coats of arms of Lima and Pizarro. Next to the Cathedral is the Archbishop's
Palace. Then you'll visit the Monastery of San Francisco, this is famous for
the Sevillan tile work and paneled ceiling in the cloisters, the catacombs
under the church and part of the monastery are well worth seeing, You'll
visit the old colonial streets in the centre of the city, and the modern
Lima with the district of San Isidro and Miraflores. We will also visit the
Peruvian Gold Museum; this excellent collection includes pre-Columbian gold,
silver and bronze, ceramics, weavings, mummies, etc. Upstairs is a
remarkable arms collections with an impressive exhibition from Spanish
colonial times. Finally, transfer to the hotel and overnight. (B,L)

DAY 3 PARACAS

Pick up at your accommodation early morning and transfer to the Bus Station
to take the Bus to Ica that departs at 07:00 am arriving at 11:30 am.
approx. assistance upon arrival and transfer to the Hotel, then excursion to
Paracas of about 3 hours. Paracas is one of the best marine reserves, with
the highest concentration of marine birds, we will visit the Interpretation
Centre of the RNP, The Cathedral, Lagunilla beach, Red Beach and Yumaque
beach to see petrified dinosaur eggs (in studio) and finally the
Independence Obelisk. In the afternoon return to your accommodation and
Overnight. (B,L)

DAY 4 BALLESTAS ISLANDS - NAZCA LINES

At 7:00 am transfer to a private dock where you will take a motorboat
excursion to the Ballestas island. This Islands are spectacular, eroded into
numerous arches and caves, which provide shelter for thousands of seabirds,
some of which are very rare, and sea lions and fur seals in their natural
surroundings. The Islands are known as "The Galapagos of Peru". The famous
candlestick design, a Nazca civilization figure etched on the desert face,
can also be seen from the boat, at the end transfer to Nazca where we will
admire the famous Nazca lines. Cut into the stony desert are large number of
lines, not only parallels and geometrical figures, but also designs such as
a dog, an enormous monkey, a bird with a wing span of over 100 meters, a
spider and a tree. The lines, that represent some sort of vast astronomical
pre-Inca calendar, are best seen from the air, we will take a half hour
flight above the Lines then we will have a visit to the Chauchilla Cemetery,
where skulls, mummies and pottery shards littering the desert.

At 10:00 pm approx transfer to the Bus Station to take your Bus to Arequipa
(Bus Ticket included) (B,L)

DAY 5 AREQUIPA

Upon arrival reception and transfer to your accommodation. You will be
picked up in the afternoon. The tour of the White City of Arequipa begins
visiting: Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, the Cloister of the Church and
Society, The Temple and the Plaza of San Francisco, tour of the San Lorenzo
neighborhood, visit and tour of the Monasterio de Santa Catalina which was
closed to the public for centuries, restored and opened smoothly today
allows us to appreciate what was the city of Arequipa in the seventeenth
century, walking through its narrow streets, squares and perfumed gardens
and impressive addition to the tight Cloisters by huge walls of Ashlar,
Stone rustic washes, cells and all that make up this small colonial citadel,
then we moved to the beautiful and green countryside of Yanahuara’s
Pointview contemplate as the Misti Volcano, Pichu Pichu and Chachani the
terraces of Paucarpata, The Mill Sabandia, Tingo and the Mirador de Sachaca.
At the end return to your accommodation Overnight. (B)

DAY 6 COLCA CANYON

08:00 am Leave Arequipa to a journey to the center of the Earth, our end
Colca Canyon, towards nor west direction behind snow-covered Chachani, Yura,
small valley with thermal springs, see wild vicuñas in Pampa Cañahuas
national reserve, Alpacas & llamas in Tocra, some birds like flamingoes,
ibis, andean gooze, ducks, Andean eagle "Kara Kara" view point of the
Volcanoes and snow covered mountains in Patapampa (4,800 m.)(15,000ft.), See
the Ampato, Sabancaya, Walca Walca, etc.) Chivay Capital of the valley.
Afternoon visit to the thermal springs & pools in La Calera. (Admission to
the pools not included, about $8 per person). Overnight at selected
accommodation (B,L, D)

DAY 7 COLCA CANYON – PUNO

Early morning after breakfast leave for a full day excursion. We departure
to Cruz del Condor where you can appreciate the flight of the condors. Also
the Geographical Impressive scene, created by the Colca river can be
admired. Approximately one hour after, the tour will come back to Chivay,
stopping in the typical villages of: Pinchollo, Maca and Yanque.

Viewpoints of Chocotetico and Antahuilque where the stone and mock ups
Collaguas can be seen that people have used to test, parts of the canyon
which are suitable for cultivation. This is a good place to appreciate the
Andean valley of the Colca. Hanging pre-Inca tombs.

Lunch in the village of Chivay and then bus transportation to go Puno. Upon
arrival assistance and transportation to your accommodation. Overnight (B,
L)

DAY 8 UROS ISLAND AND AMANTANI ISLAND (OVERNIGHT)

Our trip to Lake Titicaca begins with the pickup from your hotel in Puno to
go to the port of Puno where we board the boat that took us to the amazing
floating islands of the Uros.

It is said that Uros have inhabited these islands for hundreds of years,
people of the Uros know how to remove the abundant existing cane reed and
put it together in large quantities and then putting them together to form
small islands and platforms so that these ancient inhabitants despite the
weather today remain living in artificial islands of reeds, known as the
Water Tribe, they have to build their own islands regularly, adding new
layers of "Totora." Their homes and boats are made from this material.

During our visit we will visit native families, schoolhouses, souvenir shops
and can even ride in one of his little reed boats, then we will go in our
boat to the island of Amantani, located at an altitude of 3.817 meters.
Arriving at the island will taste typical local lunch, then we will go to
the famous pre-Inca temples Pachamama and Pachatata , these temples are
dedicated to the fertility of the land and ceremonial rituals are offered
there.

This island is inhabited by Quechua-speaking natives still ruled by their
ancient traditions, whose main business is the production of ceramics and
textiles. The positive energy of this island is so powerful that it is known
as the "Island of Love."
Here we have a magnificent panoramic view of the evening, after our visit we
will have accommodation at the family home, dinner and overnight at Amantaní
(Shared bathrooms, no hot water). (B,L,D)

DAY 9 AMANTANI AND TAQUILE ISLAND

After breakfast descend to the port of Amantaní to take our boat and head to
Taquile Island. This island is inhabited by Quechua-speaking natives who
have developed an efficient work in community and every family to help each
other, also implement the barter system, carried through generations (known
as the barter exchange of goods) but their main economic activity is
agriculture and are also expert weavers and artisans, local residents
themselves have been directly involved in improving tourism in the island
without losing their ancestral customs, after our visit we will have the
typical lunch of fresh fish (Trout) in the afternoon we descend to the port
for our boat to take us back to Puno. Overnight (B,L)

DAY 10 PUNO – CUSCO

Early breakfast and transfer to the bus station so you can take the ride to
Cusco. Departs Puno on guided bus to Cusco, visiting on the route
picturesque towns and archeological sites such as Andahuaylillas, Raqchi,
Sicuani, La Raya and Pukara. Lunch included. Afternoon arrival in Cusco,
reception and transfer to your accommodation. Overnight at the selected
accommodation.(B,L)

(*) Additional fare if travelling by train. Ask for availability.

DAY 11 CUSCO CITY TOUR

Breakfast and will have the free morning to rest and also we suggest you
have a light lunch in either your hotel or in one of the surrounded; in the
evening we will depart on a City tour (entrance to the archaeological
centers and museums including) we will visit the Main square, Cathedral, the
Koricancha (temple of the sun) and in addition we will make a route
bordering archaeological centers like Sacsayhuaman Fortress, Q'enko, Puka
Pukara and Tambomachay, tour finishes 6:30pm approximately at the main
square in order you can take dinner in one of the exquisite restaurants in
the area, then overnight. (B)

*Optional Buffet Dinner with Folkloric Show: Adding $30 person

DAY 12 FULL DAY SACRED VALLEY TOUR

Breakfast. You will be picked up at 8:15 am. Full day excursion to the
Urubamba Valley visiting: the colorful Indian market in Pisac where a
mixture of color and tradition will be able appreciated besides will have a
good opportunity to try our bargain skills on the free time to interact with
the local craftsmen to purchase their hand-made souvenirs. The Valley has a
distance of 31 km (19 miles) of Cusco, and an altitude of 2,970 ms (9,700
p), Pisac is located to the entrance of the Sacred Valley and followed by
Ollantaytambo, the older town continuously occupied of the American
continent. The narrow streets of Ollantaytambo, along with their channels
that have not varied from the time Inca, evoke their ancestral inheritance,
lunch in a typical restaurant and then the last visit will be to Chinchero
market.
Chinchero is believed to be the mythical birthplace of the rainbow. Its
major claim to tourism is its colorful Sunday market which is much less
tourist-orientated than the market at Pisac. At the end, return to Cusco
main square at 6:30pm approx.

The night is free for you to eat in a restaurant of your choice; although we
always have plenty of suggestions for you should you require them. (B, L)

Note: Take this tour on market days: Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday

Bilingual Guided tour on different days

DAY 13 CUSCO / MACHU PICCHU (*Overnight in Aguas Calientes)

Early breakfast and pickup to go the train station to depart to Machu Picchu
on the backpacker train or similar, the trip takes about 4 hours. During the
trip we will have an amazing view of the landscapes of the Sacred Valley of
Urubamba and the Amazon rainforest providing you a small hint of how much
Peru has to offer. Upon arrival to the little town of Aguas Calientes you
will have to approach the bus station towards the “Ciudadela of Machu
Picchu” (Only 20 minutes ride) to receive a professional guided tour by this
Huge Historical Sanctuary follow by some free time to explore the zone on
your own and take your box lunch, an according time you will take the bus
back to Aguas Calientes., overnight at the select hostal in Aguas Calientes
town (B, Box Lunch).

DAY 14 BACK IN CUSCO

Breakfast and rest of day at leisure by your own (entrance and bus fee to
Machu Picchu not included on this day) in the afternoon return to Cusco
again in backpacker train or similar. Reception at the train station and
transfer to the Hotel where it passed the night (B)

Upon request: You can make a second visit to Machu Picchu and have the
chance to know hidden places, such as the Intipunku (Gate of the Sun) or for
more adventures can take a hike to the top of Huayna Picchu (Young Mountain)
to visit the Temple of the Moon and enjoy a spectacular view of the city. Or
if you have good physical conditions can take a hike full of adrenaline to
the Putukusi mountain opposite position than Machu Picchu which allows us to
have other unforgettable views from this new wonder.

DAY 15 CUSCO / LIMA

Transfer from hotel to the airport for your return flight back to Lima,
(airfare not included) (B)

END OF SERVICES

INCLUDES: All hotel and lodge accommodations based on single, double or triple
occupancy. All scheduled transportation. All transfers. All scheduled excursions
with English-speaking guide services. All entrance fees. Meals as specified in
the itinerary. B=Breakfast; L=Lunch; D=Dinner.

IMPORTANT: For a better service, the company informs you that it has autonomy to
change the Hotels mentioned in the itinerary with another one of similar
category if therefore sees it by advisable taking into account justifiable
availability of spaces or other reasons, if this it is the case you will be
notified ahead of time.

NOT INCLUDE: International and domestic airfares, airport departure taxes or
visa fees, excess baggage charges, additional nights during the trip due to
flight cancellations, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages or bottled water,
snacks, insurance of any kind, laundry, phone calls, radio calls or messages,
reconfirmation of international flights and items of personal nature.